Match-delivery apparatus.



W. H. MORRIS.

MATCH DELIVERY APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FILED AUG. 4.1908.

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DU BOIS AND ONE-FOURTH TO CHARLES WASSMAN, OF BELLAIRE, OHIO.

MATCH-DELIVERY APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 11, 1909.

Application filed August i, 1908. Serial No. 446,902.

This invention relates to means for delivering matches or similar articles, and has for its object the provision of means for automatically delivering or extending an article, such as a match, from a receptacle or compartment, immediately upon the removal of an article from a holder.

Another object of the invention is the provision. of means for locking a driving mechanism, as soon as a match, similar article, is in position for being removed by a customer or person from a holder or delivering-member.

, A further object of the invention is the provision of means for facilitating the delivering of a single match, pencil, or article, successively, from a compartment or receivingvessel or chamber.

' lith these and other objects in view, the invention consists of certain novel constructions, combinations, and arrangements of parts, hereinafter fully described.

In the drawings: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the mechanism. Fig. 2 is a top plan view, the top and one end of the casing being removed. Fig. Sis a longitudinal, sectional View of the mechanism depicted in Fig. 1. Fig. l is a transverse, sectional view of the mechanism. Fig. 5 is a fragmentary, enlarged view of the mechanism, showing particularly the locking-device,which automatically locks the driving-mechanism, upon the match being positioned for removal by the operator. Fig. 6 is a fragmentary perspective view of the driving mechanism.

teferring to the drawings by numerals, the casing is provided with a removable front 1, to which is attached the section 2 of the top, so that when the front 1 is lifted away from the body of the casing, the front, as well as the portion of the top of the mechanism within the casing willbe exposed to view. The front is detachably secured to the sides of the casing, by any suitable means, as for 1n; 0 adapted to engage headed-members or nails l, for fastening the front to the sides, and the top-section 2 upon the upper edges of said sides. Tl e top-section is cut away, at 4, as well as top-section 2; the two recesses l constituting an elongated slot 5, through which is adapted to be projected an article, as for instance, a match 6, in the hereinafter described manner.

An auxiliary casing or frame is positioned within the primary or outer casing or receptacle, and this auxiliary casing comprises sides 7 and 8, and ends 9 and 10 Fig. The auxiliary casing is spaced from the sides of the primary casing, by means of fillingbloclrs or members 10. It will, therefore, be seen that a compartment 11 is formed between ono of the sides of the primary casing and one of the sides of the auxiliary casing or framework, and in the compartment 11 is mounted the locking-device hereinafter described. The sides 7 and 8 are provided with a vertical groove or guide-way 12, in which grooves or guide-ways, the deliveringmei'nber 13 travels, and it is reciprocated. Inclined portions or boards 14- are positioned between the sides 7 and S and constitute a receiving-hopper or receiving-compartment 15, in which are positioned the articles, as for instance, the matches '5, Fig. 3. it is to be noted that owing to the inclined structure of the hopper or receiving-compartment 15, all the matches tend to fall or run to the lowest part of the hopper, in which is formed the elongated slot or opening 16, in which slot or opening 1.6, is slidably mounted the deliveringmeinber or plate 13; the plate or delivering-member 13 is provided with a longitu finally-extending groove or pocket 13, whereby the delivering-member can pick up and elevate an article, as for instance, match 6, and move the article through the opening or slot 5.

The lower portion of the auxiliary casing or framework, and, preferably, the sides 7 and 8, rest upon a transverse supportingblock or member 17, which member 17 is placed upon the bottom 1.8 of the primary or inclosing casing.

The vertically-movable delivering-memher or plate 13 is actuated, preferably, through the medium of motor 19, the motor 19 being provided with a spring 20, which can be wound, through the medium of a ring or grip 21, in an ordinary manner, and through the medium of this spring, the motor will run a comparatively long time, without rewmdmg or supplying any addltlonal power than that derived through the spring. The

motor 19 is provided with a shaft 22, which is adapted to rotate freely, and fixedly secured to shaft 22, is a crank arm 23. Through the medium of a bolt-structure 24, the outer end of the crank-arm is, preferably, connected to a pitman or rod 25, which rod is connected, near its outer end, as at 26, to a spacing-block 27, which spacing-block is fixedly secured to the lower portion of the vertically-movable delivering-member or plate 13, so that when the motor is in operation, the crank-arm 1.3 will be revolved, and, consequently' the delivering-member 13 will be reciprocated in grooves 12 of the sides 7 and 8, whereby as the delivering-member rises to its highest position, a match or other article, mounted in the groove 13, will be lifted through the opening 5 of the cover and positioned for the operator or customer to remove the same.

If no means for locking the motor was provided, it will be noted that the deliveringmember or plate 13 will be raised and lowered until the motor was unwound, but I have provided a locking-device for locking the motor against operation, until the match or article held in the groove 13 is removed. This locking-device comprises a verticallymovable trigger 28, which is slidably mounted upon side 8, and is held in position by means of a guide-bracket 29. The trigger is provided with a vertical portion 30, terminating in a substantially horizontal portion 31, which horizontal portion 31 overhangs a portion of the grooved end of the delivering-member or plate 13. A rockingarm 32 is pivotally secured at 33, upon the side 8 and the lower end or vertical portion 30 of trigger 28 is pivotally connected, at 34, to said rocking-arm. The rocking-arm is bent outwardly, at 35, and between the end 32 of said arm is slidably mounted upon the frame, a catch or latch 37; the catch 37 being pivotally secured, at 38, to the rocking-arm. The catch 37 is provided with an inwardlyextending portion 39, and with a lower, vertical portion 40, Fig. 4. The portion 40 of the catch is adapted to intermittently engage the gear or cog-wheel 41 of the motor, for stopping said motor. As soon as the catch 37 is disengaged from gear 41, the

* same will then be allowed to rotate freely,

which will permit the delivering-member 13 to be reciprocated for raising an article in I l l the compartment or hopper 15. The end I 36 of the rocking-arm is provided with an aperture 42, in which is secured, preferably, one end of a spring 43, which spring is fastened, at its opposite or upper end, preferably, to a fasteninganember 44, whereby an upward pull is at all times exerted upon the rocking-arm 32, for holding the catch from in engagement with the gear 41, allowing the motor to operate freely, unless the catch 37 is moved downward in the following manner: As soon as the delivering-member, carrying a match or article 6 in the receiving-portion or groove 13, lifts and places the match in engagement with the overhanging portion 31 of the trigger, the trigger will be bodilylifted, causing the resistance of the spring 43 to be overcome and end 36 of rockingarm to be moved downward, and thereby also moving the catch into engagement with the gear 41, stopping the motor. Upon the operator lifting the match 6 from out of the groove or pocket 13 the spring 43 will lift the catch from in engagement with the gear 41, and thereby permit the motor to operate and lower the upper end of the receivingmember downward below the lowest portion of the upper faces of the inclined portions 14, consequently, permitting a match or other article to fall into the groove or pocket 13''*, even if there is only one match in the hopper or receiving-compartment 15, and thence the receiving-member 13 will be lifted for placing the match or article above the top of the primary casing, so that the operator or customer can remove the same, and each time the match is snapped or jerked from under the trigger, the motor will be unlocked or released and permitted to operate.

To govern the movement, or the speed, of the motor and also control the vertical movement of the delivering-member 13, I have provided a brake-device for the rotary shaft 45, wherebythe rotation of said shaft can be controlled, and, consequently, the entire movement of the motor retarded. This brake device comprises a spring-arm 46, which is fixedly secured, preferably, at 47, near its upper end, against the inner face of the side of the casing in compartment 11. The lower end of the spring-arm 46 extends inwardly, and is strong enough to exert considerable pressure. The lower endof said arm 46 is provided with a shoe 48, which bears against the shaft 45. A bolt 49 extends through the brake-arm 46, and also through one side of the primary-casing, and upon said bolt is, preferably, threaded a thumb-nut 50; the head 51 of the bolt engaging the arm 46, whereby when the operator threads the nut 50 inward, the brakingaction or pressure of the shoe 48 upon shaft 45 will be decreased, permitting the motor to revolve more rapidly. However, by loosening the nut 50, the pressure of the shoe upon the shaft will be-increased, and, consequently, the movement of the delivering-member 13 will be retarded by diminishing the free movement of rotation of the motor.

From the foregoing description, it is to be noted that I have produced a delivering mechanism which embodies means for lifting with a catch adapted to eng an article from a receiving-receptacle and placing the article in position to be removed or grasped by a person, and synchronously with the positioning of the article for removal, the means for actuating the delivering-member will be stopped or loclred,until the article has been removed; simultaneously with the removal of the article, the motor or driving-mechanism will actuate the delivering mechanism, so as to place another article ready for distribution or delivery. lhis automatically placing of an article before a person or customer, is continued until the motor is unwound or runs down, the only interruption being that the motor is automatically stop ed until the article has been removed by t 1e customer, or by a person operating the mechanism. I have also provided means for preventing the delivering device from working too fast, whereby I can easily govern the speed at which the motor is run.

It is to be noted that while I have specifically mentioned a spring motor, I may use other motive power than a spring for running said motor, as for instance, electricity or steam, or the like.

What I claim is:

1. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with a support, of article delivering means carried by said support, a motor, means connecting said motor to said article-delivering means, and a locking-device provided with a trigger cooperating with said motor; said trigger positioned in the path of movement of said article-delivering means, whereby an article engaging the trigger will actuate the locking-device for stopping the motor.

2. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with a casing, of a vertically-movable delivering-member carried by said casing, a motor, means connecting said motor to said delivering-member, and locking-means provided with a portion ositioned in the path of movementof sai delivering-member and cooperating with said motor for automatically stopping the motor when an article is placed in engagement with the locking-means by the delivering-memb er.

3. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with a casing provided with guides, of a vertically-sliding deliveringmember between said guides, means for raising and lowering s aid delivering-member, and means for automatically controlling move ment of said raising and lowering means when an article is held thereby and is in position to be removed from said casing.

4. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with a support, of movable articledelivering means, and a motor for driving the same, a locking-device positioned in the path of movement of said article-delivering means, said locking-device provided age a portion of said motor for stopping the same when an article, carried by the delivering means, is in engagement with the locking-device.

5. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination of article-delivering means, and a motor for driving the same, of a locking-device cooperating with said article-delivering means adapted to automatically stop said motor when an article is ready for delivery, said locking-device comprising a rocking-arm, a trigger movably connected to said rocking-arm, a catch movably connected to said rocking-arm and adapted to engage a ortion of the motor, and means for normally holding said catch in an inoperative position and the trigger in a set position to be engaged by an article carried by the delivermg-means.

6. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with article delivering means and a motor for actuating the same, of a locking-device cooperating with said article-delivering means and said motor for stopping the motor when the article is held thereby and is ready for delivery, said locl ingdevice comprising an angletrigger, a rockingarm, means connecting said arm and trigger, an angle-catch, means connecting said catch and rocking-arm, and means 7 for normally holding said catch from engagement with the motor, substantially as described.

7. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with article delivering means and a motor for actuating the same, of a locking-device provided with means cooperating with said article-delivering means and said motor for locking the motor when an article is ready for delivery, said lockingdevice comprising a rocking-arm, pivotally mounted intermediate its ends, and a trigger and a catch pivotally connected to said rocking-arm at opposite sides of its pivot.

8. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with article delivering means and a motor for driving the same, of a locking-device cooperating with said articledelivering means and said motor, said locking-device provided with a trigger, said trigger provided with a portion overhanging the article-delivering means, whereby an article can be placed in engagement with the overhanging portion of the trigger and thereby actuating the locking-device for stopping said motor.

9. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination with article delivering means, and a motor for driving the same, of a locking-device provided with means cooperating with said delivering means and motor for stopping said motor when an article is ready for delivery, said locking-device comprising a rocking-arm, a trigger and a catch pivotally connected to said rocking-arm, and means for normally exerting a pull upon said rocking-arm for holding the catch in an inoperative position and the trigger in a set position.

1.0. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination With article delivering means, and means for moving said articledelivering means, of locking means for stopping the moving means for said article-delivering means, When an article is ready for delivery upon said article delivering means, said locking-means provided With a trigger in the path of movement of said article-delivering means, and means for normally holding said trigger in a set position.

11. In a device of the character described, the combination With article delivering means and a motor for driving the same, of a locking-device for stopping said motor When an article is ready for delivery upon the article-delivering means, said locking device comprising a rocking-arm, a trigger pivotally secured to said rocking-arm near one end, and said trigger provided with a portion positioned in the path of movement of said article-delivering means, a catch pivotally secured to the rocking-arm near its opposite end, and said catch provided With a depending portion adapted to engage a part of said motor for stopping the same, and yieldable means connected to the rocking-arm and near the catch for normally holding the catch in an inoperative position.

12. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination With a casing, articledeliv ering means carried by said casing, and a motor for driving the same, said motor provided With a shaft, a spring brake-arm secured to said casing, said brake-arm pro- I vided With a shoe normally engaging said I rotatable shaft, and .manually-adjustable i means carried by the casing and cooperating 4 With said brake-arm and controlling the pressure of said shoe upon said shaft, Whereby the lever will be controlled.

13. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination of a casing provided With a sectional top, and end fixedly secured to one of the sections of the top, said end and section of the top detachably secured to the body of the casing, article-delivering means positioned in said casing and adapted to eX- tend into or through the top, and means for driving said article-delivering means.

14-. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination of a primary casing, an auxiliary casing positioned in said primary casing, said auxiliary casing provided With guides in its sides, article-delivering means sl'idably engaging said guides, a motor posil tioned contiguous to said auxiliary casing l and in said primary casing, means connecting said motor to said articledelivering means, locking-means positioned upon the auxiliary casing and between said auxiliary I casing and the primary casing, and said look ing means provided With a portion positioned in the path of movement of said article-delivering means for automatically stopping the motor When an article is ready for delivery.

In testimony Whereof I hereunto aflix my signature in presence of tWo Witnesses.

IVILLIAM HART MORRIS Witnesses:

H. D. OoWEN, EDWARD D. MEEK. 

